Chelsea A Sell-Out

By Dan King

Newcastle's ticket allocation for the Carling Cup tie against Chelsea on Wednesday, September 22 has been snapped up by loyal United supporters.

All 1,438 tickets given to the club have been sold, despite the game still being ten days away, and United boss Chris Hughton was full of praise for those planning on making the long trip to Stamford Bridge.

"Once again, our fans have surpassed themselves," he said. "To sell out an allocation of almost 1,500 for a midweek game in London with well over a week to go before the game is amazing - but nothing surprises me about our supporters.

"It is a support we very much appreciate and the team that goes out there at Stamford Bridge will be determined to make the trip worthwhile for those loyal fans."

Chelsea

22

Ross Turnbull

19

Paulo Ferreira

26

John Terry

43

Jeffrey Bruma

38

Patrick Van Aanholt

7

Nascimento Ramires

10

Yossi Benayoun

18

Yury Zhirkov

44

Gael Kakuta

39

Nicolas Anelka

23

Daniel Sturridge

Substitutions

21

Salomon Kalou

46

Josh McEachran

47

Billy Clifford

33

Alex

50

Jacob Mellis

62

Nathaniel Chalobah

1

Petr Cech

Possession (%)

49

51

Shots on target

9

6

Shots off target

6

5

Corners

1

4

Fouls

5

10

Ramires

Most fouls

Taylor

3

2

Yellow cards

1

3

Red cards

0

0

Newcastle

26

Tim Krul

16

Ryan Taylor

05

Sol Campbell

02

Fabricio Coloccini

31

Shane Ferguson

30

Nile Ranger

18

Jonas Gutierrez

29

Haris Vuckic

17

Alan Smith

23

Shola Ameobi

11

Peter Lovenkrands

Substitutions

37

Hatem Ben Arfa

09

Andy Carroll

24

Cheick Tiote

07

Joey Barton

33

Ole Soderberg

04

Kevin Nolan

06

Mike Williamson

During the match we will bring you official “ball by ball” text commentary which will appear below.

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle) to centre, headed goal by Shola Ameobi(Newcastle) (bottom-right of goal) from left side of six-yard box (6 yards).Chelsea 3-4 Newcastle. Assist by Jonas Gutierrez(Newcastle) from left by-line.

88:03

Goal kick taken long by Tim Krul(Newcastle).

87:40

Shot by Paulo Ferreira(Chelsea) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), hit post.

Goal by Nile Ranger(Newcastle) right-footed (bottom-right of goal) from right side of penalty area (6 yards).Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle. Assist (header) by Peter Lovenkrands(Newcastle) from left side of six-yard box.

Foul by Alan Smith(Newcastle) on Yossi Benayoun(Chelsea). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Paulo Ferreira(Chelsea) from own half, passed.

10:56

Foul by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) on Gael Kakuta(Chelsea). Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) booked for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken right-footed by Ross Turnbull(Chelsea) from own half, resulting in open play.

9:20

Attacking throw-in by Paulo Ferreira(Chelsea).

9:07

Attacking throw-in by Nicolas Anelka(Chelsea).

8:48

Defending throw-in by Paulo Ferreira(Chelsea).

8:28

Attacking throw-in by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle).

7:47

Cross by Paulo Ferreira(Chelsea), resulting in open play.

7:29

Foul by Haris Vuckic(Newcastle) on John Terry(Chelsea). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Ramires(Chelsea) from own half, passed.

Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Ryan Taylor(Newcastle) to centre, clearance by Nicolas Anelka(Chelsea).

5:31

Goal by Patrick Van Aanholt(Chelsea) right-footed (bottom-left of goal) from left side of penalty area (12 yards).Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle. Assist (pass) by Gael Kakuta(Chelsea) from left side of penalty area.